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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.97, 25,077.39 and 16,275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.97, 25,077.39 and 16,275.35 is: 22,466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.97 : 25,077.39 = 16,275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.97/25,077.39 = 16,275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.97x = 25,077.39 × 16,275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.97x = 408,143,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,143,299.34/18,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.23

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